Gondola chair lift "les Pionniers" as a nod to Val Thorens' history and spirit of constant innovation, the 3V1 has been renamed the 'TSC des Pionniers'. It's a hybrid 6-seater detachable ski lift, combined with reinforced technical specifications for better performance in windy weather.

The innovation? A TSC is a gondola chair lift with 4 specially designed 4-person gondolas installed on the line to allow pedestrians access to the south side of the ski area and its atmospheric hotspot, "La Fruitière - La Folie Douce". The departure station will be enhanced using innovative architecture.

3 Vallées chair lift : The chair lift "3 Vallées 2" changed its name and transformed into a 4-seater detachable chair lift using the existing base to optimise the equipment in place and minimise the work's environmental impact.

Conjointly, the Bouquetin Funitel has been renamed the Funitel des 3 Vallées to make it easier to understand the routes towards other ski areas. Increased comfort and embarkation safety and faster access to the 3 Vallées.

Peyron chair lift in Orelle, replaced by a 6-seater detachable lift, with improved technical specifications for better performance in windy weather. It will be easier and faster to reach the highest point of the 3 Vallées (top of the Bouchet chair lift at 3,230 metres).

So that's the round-up of the new ski lifts in Val Thorens for the 2013-2014 winter season, which looks set to be a very comfortable one indeed!

Coming soon, an article on what's happening in the rest of Les 3 Vallées ski area. But for now, let us know what you think about the new Pionniers chair lift arrival station, which I personally think looks fantastic!